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2017 Hennessey VelociRaptor whips stock 2017 F-150 Raptor
Hennessey Performance recently released a video showing a 2017 VelociRaptor 600 racing against a stock Ford F-150 Raptor. But the ¼-mile drag race is not much of challenge for the VelociRaptor which wins by eight truck lengths. There’s a good reason for that. With Hennessey Performance’s new VelociRaptor 600 upgrade, Ford’s EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin turbo […]
June 16, 2017
Vocational
Dump truck diaper covers tailgate gap, prevents debris damage
You’ve heard it said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and that’s definitely the case for Kevin Goldstein, owner of Devon Demo in Patterson, New Jersey. Goldstein was getting tired of complaints—and even worse—paying for damages done by small aggregate that slipped through the gap on his dump trucks’ tailgates and chipped windshields […]
June 16, 2017
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Pickups
2018 F-150 getting more power, better MPG
While Ford F-150 fans are excited to hear about the new diesel option coming to the 2018 model, they’ll have to wait until spring of next year to get it. The news came today as Ford released more information on its upcoming pickup, including performance numbers on its all-new 3.3-liter V6, which the automaker reports […]
June 15, 2017
Pickups
Spy shots: Is Ford working on a Ranger Raptor?
CarAdvice in Australia has snapped spy photos of a Ford Ranger prototype that it’s calling the Ford Ranger Raptor. Keep in mind that Ford registered two trademark names in Australia: Ranger Raptor and Ranger FX4. The Ranger is expected to return to the U.S. next year as a 2019 model.
June 15, 2017
Safety & Compliance
Supreme Court declines to hear ELD lawsuit
In a victory for the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it will not hear a lawsuit challenging a DOT rule requiring truck operators to use electronic logging devices to track hours of service. The Supreme Court’s decision leaves in place a lower court ruling upholding the mandate and its Dec. […]
June 15, 2017
Pickups
Test drive: Ecotuned electric Ford F-150
The outside screams 2010 F-150 but under the hood … well, it doesn’t say much of anything. Ecotuned, an electric conversion startup based in Montreal, gutted a 2010 F-150 and replaced the gasoline-fired stock engine with a 360 volt battery bank that pushes 214 hp and 280 ft.-lb torque through the truck’s two speed transmission. […]
June 14, 2017
Vocational
Komatsu unveils HD325-8, HD405-8 off-highway trucks with more power, new cab
Komatsu has introduced two new rigid frame off-highway trucks. The 40-ton HD325-8 and 44-ton HD405-8 feature several improvements including an improved cab, traction control and a more powerful, more fuel efficient engine. Both trucks are powered by the 514-horsepower Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine. Compared to previous Komatsu rigid frame trucks, fuel consumption is cut on the HD325-8 […]
June 14, 2017
Class 7-8
Musk defends Tesla’s electric semi-truck project, says trucking companies involved in design
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back against critics who contend that his goal of producing an electric tractor-trailer is more pie-in-the-sky than practical. Critics, including panelists at last month’s ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, have said that the cost and the weight of batteries needed for electric long-haul transport make it less-than-ready for […]
June 14, 2017
Safety & Compliance
Electronic Logging Devices: What to know before you buy
Adding Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to your fleet doesn’t need to be a nightmare. Consider the following factors before you commit (and scroll to the bottom of the post to see an overview of construction-friendly solutions): BYODs vs fixed systems. There are two types of ELDs: fixed units that remain in the truck, and BYODs […]
June 13, 2017
Pickups
Ford throws water on all-electric F-150 prospects
Until batteries shed some pounds, don’t expect to see Ford producing an electric F-150 anytime soon. While the automaker announced plans for a hybrid F-150 by 2020 and an all-electric crossover SUV (CUV), an all-electric F-150 is not a priority—and for good reason. “In a CUV, you aren’t too worried about payload or towing, but […]
June 13, 2017
Pickups
Ford Ranger Raptor possibly spied in Australia
CarAdvice in Australia has snapped spy photos of a Ford Ranger prototype that it’s calling the Ford Ranger Raptor. Keep in mind that Ford registered two trademark names in Australia: Ranger Raptor and Ranger FX4. Ranger is expected to return next year as a 2019 model. CarAdvice reports seeing and hearing a camo-wrapped Ranger with […]
June 12, 2017
Vocational
U.S.-made, Cat-powered Monterra 4×4/6×6 cabovers are reset Army trucks aimed at construction
You know…there’s a truck for that. Acela Truck Company will be debuting its extreme-duty Monterra truck line at the upcoming Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Monterra 4×4 and 6×6 cabover trucks, which meet the U.S. Army’s coveted ‘ultra-reliable’ status, are marketed for commercial markets that demand high performance off-road trucks including oil […]
June 12, 2017
Trucks
For first time, Cummins recommends fuel additives for its diesel engines
Fuel additives usually bring to mind late night TV infomercials. But no less than Cummins, after substantial research and testing, has come out and endorsed two for its brand of engines. The diesel fuel additives are Power Service Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Supplement + Cetane Boost. Cummins says that the questionable […]
June 11, 2017
Safety & Compliance
ELD Mandate: As contractors scramble to comply with electronic logging, others may be in for “rude awakening”
If you operate construction trucks you may fall under a new mandate requiring electronic logging of your drivers’ hours – and time is running out to comply. Failure to do so could lead to fines and lower safety scores. Here’s how to know if your business is at risk and what you can do about […]
June 9, 2017
Pickups
Ford not enthused about an all-electric F-150
Until batteries shed some pounds, don’t expect to see Ford producing an electric F-150 anytime soon. While the automaker announced plans for a hybrid F-150 by 2020 and an all-electric crossover SUV (CUV), an all-electric F-150 is not a priority—and for good reason. “In a CUV, you aren’t too worried about payload or towing, but […]
June 8, 2017
Pickups
2017 GMC Canyon on top 10 ‘best-buy now’ list
The best new mid-size pickup deal this summer is the 2017 GMC Canyon, according to U.S. News & World Report. The mid-size pickup was the only truck that made the magazine’s top 10 list of vehicles to buy now. To make the list, vehicles have to […]
June 8, 2017
Vocational
International adds Fabco offset axle as WorkStar option
International’s WorkStar 7400 and 7500 models will feature a Fabco FSD-20K right-hand offset axle as a new option. The new offset bowl axle offering gives operators the flexibility to increase load capacity to 20,000 pounds without sacrificing ground clearance or cab height. The Fabco front driving axle reduces ride height compared to center bowl drive […]
June 8, 2017
Pickups
Classic trucks at Mecum’s Father’s Day weekend auction
It’s not a bad way to spend Father’s Day weekend. Mecum Auctions will be presenting roughly 600 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles for sale June 16-17 in Portland, Oregon. Last year’s inaugural Mecum Portland auto auction attracted vehicles from 17 states with total sales reaching more than $9.3 million. Looking over the lot list it […]
June 7, 2017
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